Bolens 19967-1 - Manual (Page 13)

13. Slip the end of chute crank rod into the universal
— joint. Secure with cotter pin (L). See figure 26.
14. Adjust skid shoes to desired position and tighten
hex nuts. See adjustment section.
15. Check tire pressure. It may be necessary to put
more air into the front tires due to the weight of
the snow thrower.
FIGURE 26
OPERATION
This snow thrower is capable of handling heavy snow
conditions. If given the opportunity to function within
reasonable requirements it should give many years
of service. Become fully familiar with all aspects of
both the tractor Snd snow thrower prior to its usage.
BEFORE PLACING SNOW THROWER INTO OPER­
ATION
1. Check all nuts and bolts for correct tightness and
be sure that all parts are properly assembled.
2. Test all controls for smooth operation.
A. Hydraulic Lift Lever
B. Discharge chute control crank
C. Discharge chute and deflector
3. Starting and stopping snow thrower.
The snow thrower is driven by a universal drive shaft
from the tractor. It is operated through the tractor
P.T.O. Start tractor engine and run at full throttle.
Engage the P.T.O. lever (Right hand side of tractor).
To stop snow thrower operation, pull the P.T.O.
handle towards you.
PREPARATION
1. Check the tractor and thrower to make certain
both are in good operating condition.
t. Fill gas tank out of doors and avoid spilling
gasoline. Do not fill tank while engine is running.
Wipe up any spilled gas.
3. Do not remove any guards or covers while
operating tractor and thrower.
TO RAISE AND LOWER SNOW THROWER
The hydraulic lift lever or the tractor is used to raise
and lower the snow thrower. It is located on the
right hand side of the tractor console. To raise snow
thrower, pull back on lever until desired height is
attained. Full up position gives approximately 4"
clearance. To lower snow thrower, push lever forward
until thrower touches ground.
Snow thrower height can be changed by using the
height adjustment on left side of tractor and/or
adjusting the skid shoes.
DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL CRANK
The discharge chute control crank is located on the
left hand side of the snow thrower. The chute crank
controls the direction in which snow is thrown. The
discharge radius is 180° degrees. Turn crank to the
right to direct snow to the right hand side. Turn to
the left to direct snow to left hand side.
OPERATING SPEED
The spiral speed is directly related to engine speed.
For maximum snow removal and discharge, maintain
high engine R.P.M. (full throttle). The tractor's
forward speed is controlled by selecting one of the
forward speeds. It is advisable to operate the tractor
at a slow ground speed (1st gear) for safe and efficient
snow removal.
SNOW CONDITIONS
Snow removal conditions vary greatly from light
fluffiy snow fall to wet heavy snow. Therefore,
operating instructions must be flexible to fit con­
ditions encountered. The operator must adapt the
tractor and snow thrower to depth of snow, wind
direction, temperature, and surface conditions.
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